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It is a 2022 Japanese drama. ‘Kimi no Hana ni naru’ Also known as ‘Become your flower, I will be your flower, I will be your Bloom. Screenplay by Yoshida Erika. Directed by Tsuboi Toshio, Kato Naoki, Miyazaki Yohei. All of ten episodes, it follows an ex-high school teacher becoming a live-in manager of aContinue reading “I will be your Bloom”

The 6th episode ‘Determination & Thunder’ shows Miyo restrained in the Salmori storage room. Who would expected an abducted person in her own house! But such are the circumstances. Kanako & Kaya are bent on breaking her engagement with Kudo. Miyo is adamant & refuses to do as they wish. She has lived a servant’sContinue reading “My Happy Marriage”

The series remains romantic,enigmatic & entertaining. At the end of the eight episode, Wang Po0han has a fight with his wife,ex-wife who wants a second chance. But now, he is clear about severing the ties. She picks up a knife from the table & asks him to ‘not leave’. He pleads with her to dropContinue reading “More Than Blue”

It is a Taiwanese romantic drama. It is an adaptation of the eponymous 2009 South Korean film ‘More Than Blue’ (why am I not surprised? ) & the Taiwanese remake ‘More Than Blue’. It premiered on Netflix on Oct.22, 2021. It received 9 nominations at the 57th Golden Bell awards & went on to winContinue reading “More Than Blue: The series”

The Tv series was released on March 30, 2023. The lead role of Sawako is assessed by Sara Minami & Shota Kazehaya by Oji Suzuka. They look good together. Tetta Sugimoto as Shota’s father, who runs the sports store is a tough guy. After getting used to them, I realised they have chosen the actorsContinue reading “Kimi ni Todoke”

The 2023 South Korean series ended with the best rating. Viewership of 13.78% & 14. 53% are the best. The end was fast & likable. Tame, if you may. They get together but we sensed it from a mile away. No surprises there. Inspite of the leads being so good, it lacked a gripping story.Continue reading “King the Land”

Lookism (manhwa) is a South Korean Webtoon written & directed by Park Tae joon. The webtoon was first published weekly on Naver Webtoon in Nov 2014. An aeni adaptation by Studio Mir was released globally on Netflix in Dec. 2022. The story revolves around a high school student , Park Hyung seok , who canContinue reading “Lookism”

‘From me to You’ is a Japanese manga series written & illustrated by Karuho Shiina. It was published from 2005 to 2017 & collected in 30 volumes. Two anime adaptations were aired in Japan. The second season was aired in 2011 & lasted for 12 episodes. Having finished both, I realised that it doesn’t coverContinue reading “Kimi ni Todoke”

Into the second season, the titles begin with Shouta asleep & his cell pings. But why? Being a first was best for Sawako! She was slowly making friends & gaining self confidence. With mixed signals & a new boy on the scene, she has withdrawn in her shell, again. Kento is trying his best butContinue reading “Kimi ni Todoke”

Episode fifth titled ‘Ripples’ has Miyo accepting the kimono Kiyoka bought for her. Incidentally, it has the same design of cherry blossoms that her mother wore. The soft colours go well with her skin tone. Kouji’s father shows Kaya the photo of Miyo & Kiyoka. She recognises himas the beautiful man she had seen comingContinue reading “My Happy Marriage”